Refreshments by Natalia Lawrence
Editor Emily, Author Nancy and Designer Bruce
Title page signed by the author
Nancy and her reward; plate number 00000 in exchange for permitting the use of her image to the cause
SJI Special License Plate - Summer 2021
The SJI license plate came about as a way to funnel financial support from Washingtonians who love the San Juan Islands to the conservation nonprofits in San Juan County. Funds go to groups such as Wolf Hollow and the Islands’ Youth Corps. Also included are tribal groups like the Coast Salish Youth Stewardship Corps, working on the ground to preserve and maintain these special places. None of these monies go to the governmental organizations managing these settings.
As a WA State License Plate, any vehicle owner can have great art for their car and annually support stewardship in the San Juans! This last year over 1000 license plates were sold, which generated $30,000 in grants distributed by the Madrona Institute, the hosting nonprofit. It is so exciting to see them just finish their first annual granting cycle!
If you are interested in having Nancy Spaulding’s artwork on you car you can learn more about plate and purchase at the Madona Institute website. The more license plates sold, the larger the annual cache for grants! https://www.madrona.org/
Roses from the Garden, 2021
A chapter in my soon to be released book Home in an Island Garden: in search of an artful life, is devoted to the roses in my garden.
Commission for Tara Mesalik MacMahon’s Barefoot up The Mountain
During early 2021, Nancy completed a commission for Tara Mesalik MacMahon’s award winning poetry book Barefoot up The Mountain which was released Summer 2021.
Poetry Contest
Nancy’s poem Above the Straits was one of 30 poems chosen out of 271 submissions to Friday Harbor's first poetry contest. Winners were announced in February 2020 and were published in the booklet Friday Harbor Poetry Gardens. The poems were also displayed on plaques throughout Friday Harbor’s public garden areas which makes a delightful walk through town.
Transitions, A New Commission, 2019
Transitions. Madrona trees on such Island.
Red Tulips for True Love, Pastel with Collage
Winter 2019 Update
First of a series illustrating the language of flowers much used in the Victorian era. This piece is mixed media - pastel and collage - titled Red Tulips for True Love. Size 11 x 11”
2018 San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour
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The 27th annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour is coming up June 2nd and 3rd. 22 studios will be open from 10 am - 5 pm each day. We would love to have you come by to see our new work and stroll through the garden. We have both been working through the winter and we have a lot of new works to share!
Nancy Spaulding, Summer Dreams
Lewis Spaulding, Tidelines II
Evening Passage to be featured on license plate
By a countywide public vote Nancy’s pastel Evening Passage has been selected for use on a vanity license plate in San Juan Island County. The fees collected from county residents opting for the plate, are to be used for conservation efforts locally.
http://www.sanjuanjournal.com/life/island-artist-nancy-spaulding-wins-local-license-plate-design/
Camas and Chocolate Lily exhibited in Washington D.C.
Nancy’s pastel Camas and Chocolate Lily was selected to hang at the National Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of our National Parks. For more information please visit www.usbg.gov/flora-national-parks
Winter blooming honeysuckle in the garden now
Garden Bloom
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"Lady" Anna! With the coming of February the hummingbirds are very active right now.
Hummingbirds in the Garden
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